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Gerald Singleton of Singleton Schreiber Discusses Dixie Fire Lawsuits on Fox40
Singleton Schreiber managing partner Gerald Singleton appeared on Northern Californiaās Fox40 affiliate on September 16. āItās so difficult,ā he said. āIāve spoken with and represented thousands of fire victims over the years, and while all of their stories have a lot in common, all of them are unique. Everybodyās loss is unique.ā Singleton said PG&E is so far behind in protecting the grid that they canāt keep up. āIt just was a case of negligence,ā he said. āItās just tragic.ā
Singleton said PG&E knew that they were dealing with a high-risk area, but they didnāt act decisively enough. āWhy they didnāt shut the power off really is beyond me, and I think itās going to be shown that they were negligent ā and as a result, our clients will be able to recover their damages.ā
Watch the full interview in the video above.
Dixie Fire Compensation Available Through AB-1054
Assembly Bill 1054 (āAB 1054ā), also known as theĀ California Wildfire Fund (the āFundā), was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in July 2019. The Fund provides the stateāsĀ investor-owned utility companies $21Ā billion in insurance protection. The Fund protects a utility company from bankruptcyĀ by helping pay for wildfire damages that exceed $1 billion. AB 1054 was created toĀ encourage utility companies āto invest in safety and improve safety culture to limitĀ wildfire risks and reduce costs,ā and in return, the utility companies receiveĀ financial protection.
Learn more aboutĀ how AB-1054 works.
Apply for Dixie Fire Assistance
The deadline to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is Oct. 25, 2021. According to a FEMA press release, āSurvivors are encouraged to file insurance claims for damage to their homes, personal property, businesses and vehicles before they apply for FEMA assistance. The easiest way to apply is online atĀ DisasterAssistance.gov. Survivors who may need to request an accommodation or have additional questions can call the FEMA Helpline atĀ 800-621-3362Ā (TTYĀ 800-462-7585) from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. PT, seven days a week.ā
View theĀ FEMA disaster pageĀ for more information. Disaster assistance is intended to meet basic needs and supplement disaster recovery efforts ā for information about receiving full compensation for damages and losses, see ourĀ Dixie Fire lawsuitĀ page.
Live Dixie Fire Updates
- CalFireās Dixie Fire Incident ReportĀ ā The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protectionās up-to-the-minute reporting on the Dixie Fire.
- InciWebĀ ā Real-time Dixie Fire news from the interagency all-risk incident information management system.
Dixie Fire Debris Removal Program
CalRecycle: Wildfire Cleanup and RemovalĀ ā Find information on Californiaās statewide wildfire debris cleanup efforts. Removing disaster debris reduces threats to public health and safety and protects the environment. Learn more about Californiaās Consolidated Debris Removal Program and find out how you can get assistance.
The state program is implemented by the California Governorās Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and local governments. GetĀ more information about debris cleanup and removal.
PG&E Report to California Public Utilities Commission
Dixie Fire PG&E Report TranscriptĀ ā Read the report issued to the California PUC about the origin of the Dixie Fire. The report states that a PG&E troubleman observed what he thought was a blown fuse in a densely forested area of Butte County on the morning of July 13 at approximately 7 a.m., but he could not get to the site until around 3:40 p.m. due to āchallenging terrain and road work resulting in a bridge closure.ā
The report continues, āThere he observed two of three fuses blown and what appeared to him to be a healthy green tree leaning into the Bucks Creek 1101 12 kV conductor, which was still intact and suspended on the poles. He also observed a fire on the ground near the base of the tree.ā View theĀ PG&E reportĀ for more.
Largest California Wildfires Caused by Power Companies
Dixie Fire largest CA wildfire sparked by utility company ā The Dixie Fire and the Zogg Fire are among the largest ever California wildfires started by utility company equipment. Read about the others, when they occurred, and how much damage they caused, as well as what kind of power company settlements were reached.
Other fires on this list include the Thomas Fire, Camp Fire, Kincade Fire, and Woolsey Fire.
Stay up to date on California Wildfire lawsuit news.
Dixie Fire Lawsuit News
PG&E Charged: Shasta County DA Announces 31 Charges Against PG&E Over Zogg Fire
September 24, 2021:Ā PG&E Charged With Manslaughter in Shasta County Fire that Killed Four
According to theĀ LA Times, āThe Shasta County district attorneyās office has filed 31 criminal charges against Pacific Gas & Electric for its role in the 2020 Zogg fire, which killed four people and destroyed more than 200 buildings last year, officials announced Friday.
The charges include 11 felonies and 20 misdemeanors, as well as multiple enhancements, District Attorney Stephanie Bridgett said. The filing includes manslaughter charges for the deaths.ā
As the Singleton Schreiber Dixie Fire Lawsuit against PG&E ramps up, PG&E is still facing pressure from Zogg Fire litigation. The Zogg Fire burned for two months in Shasta County during the fall of 2020. Singleton Schreiber launched its first of three Zogg Fire complaints in San Francisco Superior Court on December 23, 2020, presided over by the same judge who heard our Kincade Fire litigation.
Get more information about the Singleton Schreiber Zogg Fire lawsuit, the Zogg Fire charges against PG&E, and any updates on Zogg Fire litigation in our Zogg Fire Bulletin.
CA bans insurance cancellations on homeowners affected by Dixie Fire for one year
September 19, 2021:Ā State halts insurance cancellations for 1 year in major wildfire areas
Just days after Singleton Schreiber filed two Dixie Fire lawsuits against PG&E, the state of California has imposed aĀ one-year banĀ preventing fire insurance carriers from dropping homeowners who live in areas including those affected by the Dixie Fire and other major wildfires.
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo LaraĀ announced the 12-month moratorium on September 19Ā ā he said it will protect 325,000 homeowners in 22 counties keep their insurance for at least another year.
Get more information on theĀ mandatory one-year moratorium on non-renewals.
LA Times on Singleton Schreiber Dixie Fire Lawsuits
September 17, 2021:Ā Victims of Dixie fire sue PG&E, whose equipment is suspected of sparking the massive blaze
āGerald Singleton, an attorney for the victims, estimates that the blaze ā theĀ second-largest in California historyĀ ā has affected thousands, from those who lost multigenerational homes to others whose businesses were destroyed.
āThe loss of memories, cherished possessions, things like that just canāt be replaced, but we can through the system at least compensate them for their economic losses,ā Singleton said of his clientsā¦ā
Read theĀ full LA Times coverage.
Sacramento Bee on Singleton Schreiber Dixie Fire Lawsuits
September 16, 2021:Ā Dixie Fire victims sue PG&E as wildfire liabilities mount for Californiaās largest utility
āPG&E Corp. is being sued by more than 200 victims of the Dixie Fire, adding to the potential wildfire liabilities confronting a utility that barely a year ago emerged from a bankruptcy case sparked by earlier fire damages.
The Singleton Schreiber law firm of San Diego, which has tangled with PG&E for years over wildfire liability claims, said Wednesday itās filed a pair of lawsuits against Californiaās largest utility over damages caused by the Dixie Fireā¦ā
Read theĀ Sacramento Beeās full coverage.
Singleton Schreiber Press Release on Dixie Fire Lawsuits
September 15, 2021:Ā Singleton Schreiber Announces Dixie Fire Lawsuits
Leading fire litigation firm Singleton Schreiber has filed two lawsuits on behalf of nearly 200 plaintiffs alleging PG&E caused the Dixie Fire, a massive disaster that has quickly become the second-largest wildfire in California historyā¦
āItās clear that PG&E started this fire. The best thing they can do is to acknowledge that fact and make the survivors whole,ā Singleton Schreiber attorney Gerald Singleton, who is spearheading the litigation, said. āWeāre committed to helping our clients get the resources they need to rebuild their homes and their lives, and we look forward to advancing these cases and serving as their advocate in court.ā
Read Singleton Schreiberās full Dixie Fire Lawsuit Press Release.
ReadĀ Judge Proutyās Order Granting Coordination.
Read theĀ Notice of Order Granting Coordination in San Francisco
Read More News Coverage of Singleton Schreiberās Dixie Fire Lawsuit
- LA Times: Victims of Dixie fire sue PG&E, whose equipment is suspected of sparking the massive blaze
- Fox 40 Sac: Greenville community members affected by Dixie Fire sue PG&E alleging negligence
- CalMatters: PG&E sued for wildfire damage ā again
- Sac Bee: Dixie Fire victims sue PG&E as wildfire liabilities mount for Californiaās largest utility
- PV Magazine: PG&E is sued over Dixie Fire, one of Californiaās largest
- Blount Count Daily Times: PG&E sued by Dixie Fire victims
- KCRA: Dixie Fire victims file lawsuits against PG&E
- KRON 4 Bay Area: Dixie Fire victims sue PG&E
- CBS San Francisco: Lawsuits accuse PG&E of starting Massive Dixie Fire
- Street Insider: PG&E sued by Dixie Fire victims
- ABC 10: PG&E faces first lawsuits over massive Dixie Fire
- North Bay Business Journal: Dixie Fire victims sue PG&E as wildfire liabilities mount for Californiaās largest utility
- KSRO: Dixie Fire victims sue PG&E
- Santa Rosa Press Democrat: PG&E blamed for Dixie fire
- Chico Enterprise Record: Cal Fire: Tree into power line started fire
Compensation for Dixie Fire Victims
If you have experiencedĀ property damage or lossĀ caused by the Dixie Fire or anotherĀ wildfire started by a power company, or if you or a loved one has incurred hospitalization, severe burns or other physical injuries, wrongful death, psychological trauma, or other long-term health issues, contact our experiencedĀ California wildfire attorneysĀ to schedule yourĀ free claim evaluationĀ today and seek Dixie Fire compensation.